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Art Seed

EIN 52-2368513 · San Francisco, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Arts education and vocational guidance.

Income
$165,991
Spending
$131,249
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
74.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
2
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$39,874, exec dir/secty

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $79,660 spent. 2024 PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS: Fine Arts Summer Intensive Weekdays, July 8 13, 2024, 10 3 pm, Hands-on, in-person instruction for 11 youth and 9 adults by 5 presenters who also produced lesson plans, directed activities, and/or demonstrations including field trips. 18th Annual Presidio Exhibition Earthseed, Undergrowth, and Afterlife July 13 September 25 at China Brotsky and Seed Galleries. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13th, 2024, 3-5 p.m. Closing Reception: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, 5 - 7 pm. 54 exhibiting artists, 237 artworks on display.16th Annual Presidio Earth Day Art-a-thon Saturday, April 21, 2024, 12 6 p.m. Artists of all ages and levels of experience are invited to come together for a 6-hour art-and-music-making marathon. 64 participants, 5 in-kind donations. Spring Open Studio featuring artist Kay Weber 11am 6pm, Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28 at Hunters Point Shipyard. Fall Open Studios featuring artist William Scott 11am 6pm, Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20 at Hunters Point Shipyard.WORKSHOPS AND ARTSEED RESOURCES IN PERSON & ONLINE: Veterans ArtLab Workshops - Fridays, 1 2 p.m., San Francisco Department of Veterans Affairs Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center, Online.ArtSeed Weekly Focus Groups Saturday, 2 4 pm and Monday, 3:30 5 pm. In-person mentorships - Tuesday, by appointment, online projects, show-and-tell, and art promptsLive online weekly sessions and 30 Artist Presenter Packets with Lesson Plans and videos.APPRENTICESHIP/INTENSHIPS:4 apprentices mentored by Josefa Vaughan: Zachery K., Haroun K., Maddy V.-M., and Amity G.Apprentices had weekly lessons where they developed their fine arts skills.7 Interns: Priscilla Arrighi, Anna Maiorino, Linh H., Gloria L., Mary Jane D., Lelani W-B., Zoe Amburn Interns learned arts administration, development, digital marketing, youth/parent engagement, and art exhibition planning. Our interns made a direct impact on 75+ participants and supported our exhibitions, attended by hundreds of members of the public. Through our programming, every day for one week in July, and weekly year-round, parents could count on structured programming for their kids.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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